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Monday, December 29, 2008

OK folks, I just had to share. Isn't this just the cutest thing you've ever seen? I took this the day I was sitting in my parlor as the window guys were completing the installation of the new windows. Just a side note, they are fabulous! The windows for being so clean, and the window guys for NOT taking their time. We had minimal spells cold in the house and minimal messes. Overall, I am pleased by a job well done.

Just started my best friends hooded scarf today. I figured I should get it done or it would be another year and another winter gone by where she has a cold head. I dyed the yarn last winter and just have been too busy to make it. Well Jessie, now its a priority. You shall have it within two weeks.

I will have progress photos on my Ravelry and will post the finished pics here when its done.

Also on the agenda, a coworker wants Mosey's for her 15 year old. And yes she wants them to be lime green. Woo hoo! So will be dying more in this color for those. I also decided that this color would be perfect for some Mybootee Sock Froggees. So I'll also be working through the pattern once more to put on the finishing touches, and then will be able to post so keep an eye out for that.

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Hello everyone. I finally have been forced to sit down and stop knitting. I know, I know I had to stop knitting. Working on the Psych unit as a unit clerk and having not only general clerical duties but also having to deal with all the other services in the hospital and being the general "go to girl" puts a lot of pressure on me for 8 continuous hours. Knitting is the only release I have so I knit all the time. It has paid off though. Once the creative juices get flowing there is no stopping me. As I sit here in the living room with the new windows getting installed and my room (and knitting stuff) in the shambles, I decided I better update everyone as to what has had me so busy this holiday season.

First I participated this year in the Old World Christmas Market in Downtown Salt Lake City. It was a great experience for me and I can't wait till next year. Now I have a feel for what people are looking for at this venue and will be working busily on creating a better presentation for my wares.

Once this was done, I focused my attention onto my christmas gifts.

My dad loved his special gift. Even though he bought one online after I specifically told him not to because, Santa might just bring him what he asked for. I decided that he needed night cap to go with his night shirt just for the fun of having one. I think this might have to be next years Christmas card.

My 12 year old loved her Moseys I made one pair in lime green and one pair in brown and she has been wearing them around the house and prancing about in her new boots too! This year was a good year for giving what would be appreciated. Yeah Me!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Hello everyone! I wanted to post info about my latest project. I decided that I wanted to finishe some projects that have been halfway done all summer. Here is the first one.

This scarf was made from some different colored silks I had sitting around and left over from the 2008 Farmer's Market. I was very suprised at how nice it turned out and how soft.

This guy has been sitting around all summer with not head or arms and I finally got him done Monday Night. I tried something new here and attached the arms and ears using my stitch consolidation method. I think it worked pretty well and will be trying it again in the future. I also feel perhaps another animal coming on soon.

Before getting too engrossed in another animal kit though, I have to work through this pattern a few more times. It has been tested and it seemed to work well, but I have a few things I'd like to rework before publishing him. He's been sitting around all summer with all but a hand and two feet, and I just had a ball making them last night.

Monday, September 29, 2008

3 weeks left of the Salt Lake Farmer's Market. If you haven't yet had a chance to get there and do some Christmas shopping, now's the time to do it. If the weather gets nasty, most vendors won't participate so don't waste any time. There's a lot of unique and affordable stuff and with the Holidays just around the corner, orders are coming in fast.

For the fans of my patterns, I wanted to provide some great news! I will be starting to convert many of them into crochet patterns as well. So keep checking for those updates to come in the next several months.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Well folks, It's been a little while since I have been able to blog about my adventures. I have been super busy with the Salt Lake Art and Craft Market and filling orders, I have hardly had any time to breath. Now as the Market enters its final 4 weeks, things are starting to settle down a little. I just wanted to share that I appreciate all the local support we have received this year as well as our non local support.

I have been working on a side project which I have finally finished it. I will post pictures soon.

We will be adding many new products to our website this winter so please check back to see if something strikes your fancy.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Well folks, it seems like I need to really be keeping tabs on my progress for those you eagerly awaiting patterns. Each new animal I make leads me to the next. So please bear with me I will make sure to share these fun patterns with. So heres what's on the agenda and the timetable....

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Well, it's official, we never left the Farmer's Market Last year. Our first day back was just what I needed and it was a screaming success! After setting up our booth Anna said to me, "It's like we never left." I had no idea how much like that it was. About 1/2 hour after setting up or booth we got busy. We stayed busy, and at noon when the sun was at its highest, we stopped to breath. Overall, we were very pleased with the turnout and can't wait till this Saturday. If you live near by, you should definately attend the market. It's a great atmosphere and very inviting.

I have just completed my newest creation and I must just say....I love him. The pattern will be available hopefully within the next couple weeks. I have to make a few to be sure the pattern reads well. But as soon as I am satisfied with it, I'll share it with the world. Soon to follow will be a Hippo pattern. So stay tuned.....

Monday, June 2, 2008

Well, I finally did it. I completed two new skills all in the same weekend. First I tried out a new dying technique and second, I made my first pair of socks on my Beautiful Legare 47 sock knitter. Woo Hoo!!!

As for the technique, I knitted two panels, 60 stitches wide and 155 rows long on my flat bed knitting machine. I then dyed them side by side with the same pattern so that I would have two of the same socks. After they dried, I unravelled them and wound them into center pull balls with my wool winder and was ready to go!

Not bad for my first pair of socks on the circular knitting machine. Since I have never worked from a pattern, I am pretty proud of myself. They are so warm and cozy. The only thing is I knitted what I thought to be the right amount of rows for the foot of the first sock and ended up with way too much foot length. Figured that I would unravel and knit the toe by hand. I should have done the same thing with the other sock because I knitted a smaller gauge than the machine did so my socks were about half an inch different in size.

After all is said and done I learned a couple things from this experience. One of those things being that I should knit about 5 rows, after making the cuff of the sock before I start the heel for a better fit. the second thing is that I think I like the cuff to be longer so I will knit more rows for that and put some spandex in them at the top fof the cuff.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Isn't this the most beautiful cinnamon roll you have ever seen? (Sigh)Another day at the daily grind. One more day to go this week, and I can get back to creating. The one thing that helps me get my day off to a good start is this beautiful cinnamon roll. I am also soothed by thoughts of the silk I dyed two weeks ago and how smooth it feels against my cheek. I can't wait to get it all ready for the market three weeks from now. I decided I would make a scarf for my daughter who happens to be enthralled by lime green and orange. So I have orange silk drying on the patio and I am using the lime green to start. Will post a pic as soon as its done. I think she will like it, she is always stealing mine and is like so many other females, she loves soft things and is just as compelled to put them up against her cheek to slip away in to euphoria for a few moments to enjoy it. Like mother, like daughter...

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Ok folks! Just got home from seeing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It was great. I laughed....I cried.... No actually I didn't cry but I did enjoy myself and it will be a welcome edition to the special edition DVD set that is sure to hit stores this Christmas. And am I the only one who has a hard time saying the name of this movie?

I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I won't go into details, but Crystal Skull had all of the typical Indie traits. A hat issue, a snake issue, sticky situations, and plenty of bad guys. There was also a bit more humor than we have come to expect from the earlier film, but it wasn't overly cheesy. While watching the first three films on the Sci-Fi channel last weekend I did notice how cheesy the fights were. Particularly in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indie is fighting the burly German while Marion is stuck in the cockpit. And watching the little spin that Indie does each time the German thug hits him I just couldn't help but laugh hystarically. You will be pleased to know that the fight scenes in this last installment aren't quite as bad. Over all I would recommend it.

After seeing this film though, I can't help but wonder is Shia Lebeof going to be the next Indie, or is this it? And as a side note. I have to say that I think he's the next John Cusack. It will be interesting to see the progression of his career. I guess every generation has to have a geeky cutie right?

Thursday, May 22, 2008

OK everyone! It's Official! We are going to be in the 2008 Salt Lake City Farmer's Market/Art and Craft Market. The dates run Saturdays from June 14th through October 18th. If anyone finds themselves in Salt Lake City during the summer, this is a wonderful activity. It's close to downtown, and you can pick up fresh produce, crafts, as well as other unique souvenirs.

Technique Instructions;Purl encroachment: sl1 stich from the left needle to the right needle, lift the stitch below the next stitch onto the left needle. Slip previously slipped stitch back onto the left needle and purl the two together.Knit encroachment:sl1 stich from the left needle to the right needle, lift the stitch below the next stitch onto the left needle. Slip previously slipped stitch back onto the left needle and knit the two together.Consolidate stitches : Divide stitches evenly onto two needles. Hold these in your left hand with the working yarn on the right as if you were going to resume the knitting (The stitches to be worked are on the front needle and the stitches just worked are on the back needle.) You will now slip all stitches onto a third needle in your right hand beginning with the stitch on the back needle and alternating with the stitchs on the front needle. All stitches are now on the needle in your right hand. *For detailed images on techniques and instructions click here

Belly:

Row 1: With Y2,CO 60, join ends and begin knitting in the round. Row 2: knit, Row 3: (k2, k2tog, k2) 10 times (50 stitches remain), Row 4: knit, Row 5: (k1, k2tog, k2) 10 times (40 stitches remain), Row 6: knit, Row 7: (k1, k2tog, k1) 10 times (30 stitches remain) Row 8: knit, Row 9: (k1, k2tog, k2) 6 times (24 stitches remain) Row 10: knit, Row 11: (k1, k2tog, k1) 6 times (18 stitches remain), Row 12: knit, Row 13: (k1, k2tog) 6 times, (12 stitches remain) Row 14: (k2tog) 6 times, k1 (7 stitches remain). Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail and using a tapestry needle, thread it through all the stitches removing them from the knitting needles as you go. Pull tight and tie off on the purl side of the work. Don’t worry if it does not lay flat. That will resolve with this next step. To set up for attaching the limbs, head, & tail, turn your work around and begin working with the cast on edge. Hold the piece in your hand with the knit side facing you. Tie the new working yarn to the tail left from the cast on. Use your Addi turbo needle and the outside loop of each cast on stitch to pick up 59 stitches around the edge. Pick up one additional stitch using any loop of the space remaining to total 60 stitches.Round 1: knit, Round 2: Use the DP needles to make the next pieces and you will be adding them on as you complete this row, so set this aside for now.

Tail

Row 1: Using Y1 and the Provisional Cast On Technique, CO 6 stitches, turn, Row 2: p6 turn, Row 3: sl1, k4, turn, Row 4: sl1, p3, turn, Row 5: sl2, k2, turn, Row 6: sl1, p1, p enc, turn, Row 7: sl1, k2, k enc, turn, Row 8: sl1, p4, do not p enc, turn, Row 9: sl1, k5, do not knit enc, do not turn. (Begin knitting in the round, you may need to tug on the tail of yarn that remains from the cast on, because it will loosen up as you work. I like to weave mine in and out of the next few rows so that I can use it later on) Pick up 6 stitches along the cast on edge. Round 1-4: knit. k3 in preparation for the next step. Consolidate stitches (see technique instructions). P2tog, for entire row and turn as if you were going to work another row. You should finish with 6 stitches and you are now ready to attach it to the body. Do not remove it from the needle. Pick up the belly section holding it with the knitted side facing you as if you were going to resume knitting. In fact, you will be, but don’t do it yet. Now hold the tail in front of the belly section and align both needles parallel to each other as you did before and consolidate stitches again. Cut Y1 leaving enough to weave in loose ends or tie off. (I like to tie off all the ends before finishing the body section all at once but you may tie them off as you go. This is where I use the yarn tail that I wove into the piece earlier.) Round 2 (belly): k1 with Y2 and set aside for now to complete the first leg.

Legs (make 2 for now)

* Row 1: Using Y1 and the Provisional Cast On Technique, CO 12, turn, Row 1: 12, turn, Row 2: (begin short rows) sl1, k10, turn, Row 3: sl1, p9, turn, Row 4: sl1, k8, turn, Row 5: sl1, p7, turn, Row 6: sl1, k6, turn, Row 7: sl1, p5, p enc, turn, Row 8: sl1, k6, k enc, turn, Row 9: sl1, p7, p enc, turn, Row 10: sl1, k8, k enc, turn, Row 11: sl1, p10, do not p enc, turn, Row 12: sl1, k11,do not k enc, do not turn, . (Begin knitting in the round, you may need to tug on the tail of yarn that remains from the cast on, because it will loosen up as you work. I like to weave mine in and out of the next few rows so that I can use it later on) Pick up 12 stitches along the cast on edge. Round 1-5: knit, Round 6: (k2, k2tog, k2) 4 times (20 stitches), Round 7: knit, Round 8: (k1, k2tog, k2) 4 times (16 stitches), Row 24: knit, Row 25: (k1, k2tog, k1) 4 times, (12 stiches) Row 26: knit. Stuff with fiber-fill until it reaches your desired firmness,Consolidate stitches (see technique instructions). P2tog, for entire row and turn as if you were going to work another row. You should finish with 6 stitches and you are now ready to attach it to the body. Do not remove it from the needle. Pick up the belly section holding it with the knitted side facing you as if you were going to resume knitting. In fact, you will be, but don’t do it yet. Now hold the tail in front of the belly section and align both needles parallel to each other as you did before and consolidate stitches again. Cut Y1 leaving enough to weave in loose ends or tie off. (I like to tie off all the ends before finishing the body section all at once but you may tie them off as you go. This is where I use the yarn tail that I wove into the piece earlier.) * Round 2 (belly): k10 with Y2 and set aside for now to complete the 2nd leg. Leg 2: Repeat from * to * Round 2 (belly): k1 with Y2 and set aside for now to complete the head.

Head:

Using Y1 and the Provisional Cast On Technique, CO 16, turn, Row 1: p16, turn, Row 2: (begin short rows) sl1, k14, turn, Row 3: sl1, p13, turn, Row 4: sl1, k12, turn, Row 5: sl1, p11, turn, Row 6: sl1, k10, turn, Row 7: sl1, p9, turn, Row 8: sl1, k8, turn, Row 9: sl1, p7, p enc, turn, Row 10: sl1, k8, k enc, turn, Row 11: sl1, p9, p enc, turn, Row 12: sl1, k10, k enc, turn, Row 13: sl1, p11, p enc, turn, Row 14: sl1, k12, k enc, turn, Row 15: sl1, p14, do not p enc, turn, Row 16: sl1, k15, do not k enc, do not turn, Row 17-20: . (Begin knitting in the round, you may need to tug on the tail of yarn that remains from the cast on, because it will loosen up as you work. I like to weave mine in and out of the next few rows so that I can use it later on) pick up 16 stitches along the cast on edge, Round 1-5: knit, Round 6:(k1, k2tog, k1) 4 times, k16, (28 stitches left) Round 7: knit, Round 8: k1 (k2tog, k1) 4 times, k15, (24 stitches left) Roound 9: knit, Round 10: (k4, k2tog) 4 times, (20 stitches left), Round 11: knit, Round 12: (k2tog, k3) 4 times, (16 stitches left) Round 13: knit, Round 14: (k2tog, k2) 4 times, you should now have 12 stitches. k4, Stuff with fiber-fill until it reaches your desired firmness, consolidate stitches. P2tog, for entire row and turn as if you were going to work another row. Pick up the belly section holding it with the knitted side facing you as if you were going to resume knitting as you did for the tail. Now hold the leg in front of the belly section and align both needles parallel to each other as before and consolidate stitches again. Cut Y1 leaving enough to weave in loose ends or tie off. (I like to tie off all the ends before finishing the body section all at once but you may tie them off as you go. This is where I use the yarn tail that I wove into the piece earlier.) * Round 2 (belly): k1 with Y2 and set aside for now to complete the 3rd leg.

Legs (make 2)

* Row 1: Using Y1 and the Provisional Cast On Technique, CO 12, turn, Row 1: 12, turn, Row 2: (begin short rows) sl1, k10, turn, Row 3: sl1, p9, turn, Row 4: sl1, k8, turn, Row 5: sl1, p7, turn, Row 6: sl1, k6, turn, Row 7: sl1, p5, p enc, turn, Row 8: sl1, k6, k enc, turn, Row 9: sl1, p7, p enc, turn, Row 10: sl1, k8, k enc, turn, Row 11: sl1, p10, do not p enc, turn, Row 12: sl1, k11,do not k enc, do not turn, . (Begin knitting in the round, you may need to tug on the tail of yarn that remains from the cast on, because it will loosen up as you work. I like to weave mine in and out of the next few rows so that I can use it later on) Pick up 12 stitches along the cast on edge. Round 1-5: knit, Round 6: (k2, k2tog, k2) 4 times (20 stitches), Round 7: knit, Round 8: (k1, k2tog, k2) 4 times (16 stitches), Row 24: knit, Row 25: (k1, k2tog, k1) 4 times, (12 stiches) Row 26: knit. Stuff with fiber-fill until it reaches your desired firmness, consolidate stitches. P2tog, for entire row and turn as if you were going to work another row. Pick up the belly section holding it with the knitted side facing you as if you were going to resume knitting as you did for the tail. Now hold the leg in front of the belly section and align both needles parallel to each other as before and consolidate stitches again. Cut Y1 leaving enough to weave in loose ends or tie off. (I like to tie off all the ends before finishing the body section all at once but you may tie them off as you go. This is where I use the yarn tail that I wove into the piece earlier.)* Round 2 (belly): knit with Y2 until only 7 stitches remain unworked and set aside for now to complete the 4th leg. Leg 2: Repeat from * to * Round 2 (belly): k4 with Y2 until you reach the midway point of the tail and you are now ready to complete the body by working rounds.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Welcome to Mybootee Knits. We have created this blog in the hopes that we can bring all of the Mybootee Creations together in one place for all to see. Post your comments! Post your tips! And send us your pictures so that we may share with everyone. At Mybootee Boutique we will never charge you for a pattern or expect you to join a mailing list. We do this because we know that every knitter is unique and therefore, everything we knit, even if its from the same pattern can have a look all its own. We look forward to seeing your creations!Thank YouBobbi